Consulting Experience

Over the course of her ten-year career with HVS, Desiree Flanary, MAI, has been involved with appraisals and feasibility studies for over 500 hotel and resort properties throughout the United States. She has worked on projects for hotels of all sizes and orientations, primarily focused on the West Coast and mountain regions of the United States. In addition, she has worked in a number of destination resort markets near national and state parks, including Moab, UT; Pigeon Forge, TN; Estes Park, CO; Jackson Hole, WY; Big Sky, MT; East Glacier Park Village, MT; and areas surrounding Yosemite National Park. Desiree excels at valuations of even the most complex, atypical, and time-sensitive hotel assignments. In the consulting realm, she offers keen insights on proposed hotel projects and long-term feasibility. She has authored a number of articles on markets in the Western United States and speaks at conferences on a regular basis. Desiree is a designated member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) and a state-certified general appraiser.

Testimonials

"Desiree Flanary was a joy to work with – very knowledgeable and highly professional." – Kenneth Krater, Krater Consulting Group

"HVS provides the required feasibility report in great detail which helps a developer to gain confidence in the project, and this report helps throughout the project in obtaining financing and a franchise affiliation." – Mr. Patel, Raka Hotel Management

"HVS was very professional and thorough in their market study for our proposed hotel in Southern Oregon. The attention to detail and timely manner in answering questions were helpful and appreciated. HVS has been a tremendous asset in our development process, and we highly recommend them to anyone needing a market study and reliable data." – Mr. Bianchina, Clearwater Property Group, LLC

Press Coverage

My Articles

After recovering from an influx of new supply followed by the recession, hotel developers are looking again at Reno. New start-ups and business expansions have also stoked interest in non-gaming hotels in this historically casino-centered market.

This year marks a decade since the last peak in commercial real estate. Speakers at the 2017 CREF conference predict stability in lending activity, though tax and labor issues could curtail new construction.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, one of the world’s premier hotel companies, has expanded in scope and performance across its stable of brands over the past year. Which fared the best in terms of occupancy, average rate, and overall growth?

Seattle, WA is known worldwide for its reputation as a coffee & music haven, as well as extraordinary attractions including the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. This article shows trends in hotel supply, demand, & performance within the city.

Billions of barrels of unextracted oil have drawn masses of companies, crews, and support personnel to parts of Montana and North Dakota. The boom could last for decades, prompting the need for new hotels.